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Wednesday, 14 January 2015

My Top 7 Vintage Brides of Last Year

Dear Reader,While I'm thinking about my trends forecast for 2015, it often helps to look back over past seasons. It shows what worked best, which classics will always be in style, and what new ideas evolved…

It's always a pleasure looking back at my brides. It's almost impossible to choose favourites - I can honestly say they ALL looked fabulous. But here goes (drum roll, please)… in no particular order, my very favourite 7 Real Vintage Brides of last year!

Molly was a real angel, so unassuming and beautiful. We found the perfect dress for her - a high neck, long sleeve, willowy Priscilla of Boston dress.

I love a high neck dress with long sleeves and a slim-fitting skirt. It's such an elegant combination, so modest and charming. And vintage dresses do it best - just like Molly's.

High necklines don’t flatter every figure - I find they work best with a small bust. But when it does work - as here - it looks amazing.

These gorgeous pics also showcase a big trend from 2014 - the natural flower circlet. How refreshing to see all those beautiful flower crowns and circlets, after a few years in the wilderness (sorry, just couldn't resist the hopeless pun!)

Lovely Felicity chose Butterfly from my own collection. I never tire of seeing girls bring my vintage style wedding dresses to life. I feel immensely proud of each bride, they all wear the dresses so differently and bring their own personality and style.

Felicity's dress really shows off her fantastic figure. And to me, her own style makes it looks the epitome of a perfect English summer wedding.

Jane married her charming partner George last summer, in a stunning original 1950s blush lace dress.

I admit to being a bit greedy here. When I met these two lovely and very impressive women, I wanted them both to be Heavenly Vintage Brides! I tried to tempt George as well as Jane, but it was not to be!

Instead, they cleverly coordinated their styles, both wearing 1950s silhouettes in tea length. And I'm delighted with the results. Jane looks devastating in her 1950s tulle and lace vintage wedding dress - so stylish, and the perfect complement to her dramatic red hair.

Dainty Becky was married last summer in a delicate lace peach coloured original 1930s dress.

I'm a big fan of pastel coloured lace and vintage has plenty to offer in the way of pretty shades of palest pink, peach and champagne. Inspired by this, I offer a similar choice with my own Heavenly Collection of vintage-inspired wedding dresses. Becky’s dress was so simple and just perfectly lovely for her, she accessorised it very well with the long veil and pretty silk flowers, made by my lovely seamstress Grace.

Lucie chose a stunning 1940s original vintage dress. I've rarely found such a fabulous dress - with its long net train, beautiful corded lace, and those little cap sleeves.

Lucie really shone in her dress at her wedding last summer - a truly beautiful bride and a wonderfully colourful, sunny wedding.

I often feel the 1940s gets a little forgotten, between the slinky 30s bias cutting and the flirty fun 50s dresses. But it's a decade I'm really fond of - sophisticated and glamorous without being fussy.

So there they are, in no particular order. Forgive me if I missed out your own personal favourites - I'm proud to say every one of my brides looked beautiful in their vintage wedding dresses. Take a look at more stunning real vintage brides here… and make your own impossible choice!LoveHelenaHeavenly Vintage Brides

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Welcome Dear Reader...

Thanks for visiting my vintage wedding blog today! I'd like to show you some of the fabulous original vintage wedding dresses I have for sale, as well as the Heavenly Collection - my own range of vintage-inspired wedding dresses.

And I'll answer some of the questions I'm often asked by my Heavenly brides, in a series of posts about how to choose, how to accessorize, and how to care for your special dress.

I hope you'll enjoy reading it, as much as I enjoy sharing it with you.

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Helena, in her studio at Heavenly Vintage Brides

About Heavenly Vintage Brides

Heavenly Vintage Brides is my unique collection of fabulous, vintage wedding dresses, sourced from all over the world.

Each gown is carefully selected, restored and adapted - making it perfect for the modern bride, whilst retaining its own unique charm.

In my West London studio, I hold around 70 beautiful styles which can be viewed in person or online.

And to offer a full choice of sizes and styles, I've created the new Heavenly Collection: a range of nine vintage-inspired designs - based on the prettiest, most elegant and most timeless vintage dresses.

Here, you can work with me to help personalise your own dress - choosing from a range of options for fabrics, colours, sleeve and skirt lengths.

I'm proud to have dressed beautiful brides from all around the world. To find out more, please contact me through my website.